Baby Boomer To The Core | Pedal To The Pavement

Most anyone who would define themselves as a Baby Boomer (technically, born between 1946-64) will probably identify with the following statements:

Don’t tell me I can’t do something.

Don’t tell me I’m getting too old for this.

Don’t limit my options.

Or, maybe that’s just me and my stubborn temperament. I come from a family of stubborn women. We are the first and second generation of liberated women and we don’t like being told “No, you can’t.” Our response has always been “Oh yeah? Stand back.”

That’s how I get myself into these things. Commit first, ask questions later. A couple new developments this week; the best? New sports bras. It’s embarrassing to say how long I’ve been wearing the old ones, but after a serious chafing incident last week on a long run, I threw them away and vowed to find new ones with softer binding. Money well spent; there is nothing worse than being three miles from home wearing physically painful clothing. Shopping for a new bra of any kind is not a fun pastime, but sports bras in particular are truly designed for the young and nimble. Just trying to get them on and off is torture. Very few are designed to hook in the front, or even to allow you to hook the front and turn them around. I blame physics. In order to provide the maximum (ahem) support, aka “mash factor,” they have this racer/crisscross back thing going on. But for any of us with shoulder mobility issues, hooking them behind our backs or trying to pull them on or peel them off is an exercise in frustration. The scene in my dressing room was a mix of torture chamber-pity party. After trying what seemed like dozens, I did walk out with my goal of two new ones. No more chafing.

True confession time. While weight loss is not my primary goal of this process, if I were to lose a “few” pounds during the course of my training,I wouldn’t exactly be upset. If I could specify where that weight would come off, that also would be a perq. Unfortunately, neither of those benefits are a foregone conclusion. At the outset, I promised not to weigh myself for a month, but I got weak and did it anyway. It was not pretty.

I’ve done a couple 7+ mile runs in the past week, and was feeling pretty smug about my fitness level. Ha, no problem, half-marathon-I got this! In other words, time to take me down a peg or two. Which I did, by joining a group run from the Sellwood Foot Locker last night. Only five miles, easy peasy. Oh, wait, there are hills? Long, steep hills? Admittedly, I was easily the oldest person in the group by at least a decade (or three) but it was humbling to see almost everyone gradually fade off in the distance. The hills crushed me, I’m afraid; I had to do more walk breaks and breath-catching than usual, but I now realize, this is exactly the training I should be doing. I need to get off my flat routes and prepare for more elevation changes.

The Good Life Halfsy is a net downhill course, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be uphills. Luckily for me, they’re mostly at the beginning of the course, so I will have more gas in the tank to muster them. (I joked with my sister that we’d take turns pushing each other up the big one.) In the meantime, I think there are more runs up Woodstock past Reed College in my future. Wish me luck.

Another confession? Every time I have to go into a dressing room at another clothing shop, it gives me renewed empathy for anyone who goes in to try things on at our consignment shops. If we can do anything to ease your shopping experience and remove that feeling of discouragement, please tell us!

Shop By Product

Our Locations

Resale Rewards

Be the first to know about new arrivals, exclusive deals and discounts! We'll email two-ish times a month to give you the scoop:

Instagram

Our Customers Say...

I Love Getting Their Emails

"HWGA is absolutely the best consignment store in Portland. They are attentive and remember me every time I go in (ok, I go in a LOT but still...) Value added for HWGA is their email list and wish list program. I love getting their emails each week and it's very easy to put things on hold that you see in the email."

Heidi H.

5.0

2015-03-24T11:32:52+00:00

"HWGA is absolutely the best consignment store in Portland. They are attentive and remember me every time I go in (ok, I go in a LOT but still...) Value added for HWGA is their email list and wish list program. I love getting their emails each week and it's very easy to put things on hold that you see in the email." Heidi H.

https://www.hwga.com/testimonials/2813/

Well Organized

"I have shopped and consigned here many times. I've always gotten fair prices both on things I've consigned and things I bought. It's clean, bright and well organized. Their email list gives nice coupons once and awhile."

Olivia C.

5.0

2015-03-24T11:46:05+00:00

"I have shopped and consigned here many times. I've always gotten fair prices both on things I've consigned and things I bought. It's clean, bright and well organized. Their email list gives nice coupons once and awhile." Olivia C.

https://www.hwga.com/testimonials/2817/

Great Resale Shop In My Neighborhood!

"Great resale shop in my neighborhood! It is my go to place before the regular stores especially when I have a special occasion. They have a great variety, but I think specialize in designer items. I got a fancy dress, heels and a necklace for $100. Less than I probably would have paid for a dress! And all like new! Great staff that helped me complete my look and give fashion advice."

Kelly S.

5.0

2015-03-24T11:48:31+00:00

"Great resale shop in my neighborhood! It is my go to place before the regular stores especially when I have a special occasion. They have a great variety, but I think specialize in designer items. I got a fancy dress, heels and a necklace for $100. Less than I probably would have paid for a dress! And all like new! Great staff that helped me complete my look and give fashion advice." Kelly S.

https://www.hwga.com/testimonials/2818/

Cute, Clean And Organized

"The store is really cute, clean and organized. The young woman behind the counter was helpful but not pushy. I'm a fan of that.
They do have some high end items but they have some reasonably priced things too."

Lisa J.

5.0

2015-03-24T11:49:48+00:00

"The store is really cute, clean and organized. The young woman behind the counter was helpful but not pushy. I'm a fan of that. They do have some high end items but they have some reasonably priced things too." Lisa J.

https://www.hwga.com/testimonials/2820/

Genuinely Friendly And Helpful

"This is the best re-sale shop in PDX. Consignments are of the highest quality. If you find a problem with an item when perusing it at the store, they're quick to apologize and remove it from the sales floor. The store is clean and not too jam packed, the staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. If an item is not attractive, they will be honest and try to help you find a more suitable item. It's like having my very own Stacy & Clinton right here in PDX, but these folks have AFFORDABLE clothes, and shoes too!"

Nancerella

5.0

2015-03-24T11:50:41+00:00

"This is the best re-sale shop in PDX. Consignments are of the highest quality. If you find a problem with an item when perusing it at the store, they're quick to apologize and remove it from the sales floor. The store is clean and not too jam packed, the staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. If an item is not attractive, they will be honest and try to help you find a more suitable item. It's like having my very own Stacy & Clinton right here in PDX, but these folks have AFFORDABLE clothes, and shoes too!" Nancerella

https://www.hwga.com/testimonials/2821/

Amazing Twirling Skirt!

"Thanks again Here We Go Again for letting me pick up this amazing twirling skirt and cape! I love them so much!"

Cameron J

5.0

2015-03-24T11:51:25+00:00

"Thanks again Here We Go Again for letting me pick up this amazing twirling skirt and cape! I love them so much!" Cameron J

https://www.hwga.com/testimonials/2822/

The Best

"The best boutique resale spot to consign and shop!"

Heather H.

5.0

2015-03-24T11:51:57+00:00

"The best boutique resale spot to consign and shop!" Heather H.

https://www.hwga.com/testimonials/2823/

I’ll Definitely Be Back!

"LOVE this store! The employees were friendly and helpful, and the selection is fantastic. I'll definitely be back!"

Chelsea G.

5.0

2015-03-24T11:52:39+00:00

"LOVE this store! The employees were friendly and helpful, and the selection is fantastic. I'll definitely be back!" Chelsea G.

https://www.hwga.com/testimonials/2824/

Can’t Wait For My Next Find!

"I love this store and can't say enough nice things about the staff (especially Kelly at the Macadam location) and Chris (the owner) is super sweet! I have found several great pieces at HWGA and can't wait for my next find! Consigning was easy and straight forward and prices were reasonable. Highly recommend this store!!"

Hillary S.

5.0

2015-03-24T11:53:31+00:00

"I love this store and can't say enough nice things about the staff (especially Kelly at the Macadam location) and Chris (the owner) is super sweet! I have found several great pieces at HWGA and can't wait for my next find! Consigning was easy and straight forward and prices were reasonable. Highly recommend this store!!" Hillary S.

https://www.hwga.com/testimonials/2825/

Nailed My Interview-Thanks!

Lovely ladies of HWGA! I am a long-time (although recently lapsed) consignor and came in a week ago to the Broadway shop looking for a knock-em-dead outfit for an interview the next morning. The staff was, as always, ridiculously helpful; asking about the proposed industry, pointing out chic options (despite my ratty Converse and faded, dog hair-covered jeans), letting me browse without hovering and sweetly applauding my bargain, boring dress purchase. I sauntered into that interview, nailed it and am proud to report that I have accepted a generous offer in a new-to-me industry and I truly feel as though I couldn't have done it without y'all. Needless to say, I'll be back very shortly. Oh and thank you!!

Iris M.

2015-03-31T09:40:09+00:00

Lovely ladies of HWGA! I am a long-time (although recently lapsed) consignor and came in a week ago to the Broadway shop looking for a knock-em-dead outfit for an interview the next morning. The staff was, as always, ridiculously helpful; asking about the proposed industry, pointing out chic options (despite my ratty Converse and faded, dog hair-covered jeans), letting me browse without hovering and sweetly applauding my bargain, boring dress purchase. I sauntered into that interview, nailed it and am proud to report that I have accepted a generous offer in a new-to-me industry and I truly feel as though I couldn't have done it without y'all. Needless to say, I'll be back very shortly. Oh and thank you!! Iris M.

https://www.hwga.com/testimonials/3302/

Terra Blew Me Away With Her Personal Shopping Help!

I've been meaning to write you a huge "thank you" re: my recent shopping trip to HWGA. As a new counselor, I needed nice professional & stylish clothes on a budget. Terra blew me away with her help! Her personal shopping attention not only helped me buy clothes, but she revised my sense of my self, in a beautiful way! After an hour, I left with three skirts, four or five tops, a dress, two pairs of shoes, all within my budget; and a happy heart dedicated to further shopping at your store(s)!

Heather N.

2015-12-09T17:02:09+00:00

Heather N.

I've been meaning to write you a huge "thank you" re: my recent shopping trip to HWGA. As a new counselor, I needed nice professional & stylish clothes on a budget. Terra blew me away with her help! Her personal shopping attention not only helped me buy clothes, but she revised my sense of my self, in a beautiful way! After an hour, I left with three skirts, four or five tops, a dress, two pairs of shoes, all within my budget; and a happy heart dedicated to further shopping at your store(s)!

https://www.hwga.com/testimonials/terra-blew-me-away/

Thanks truly, love HWGA!

Just wanted to thank both store's staff - you guys are such a delight to shop with. John's Landing quickly pulled together pieces for me to try on, and Broadway was equally delightful!

You guys rock! Enjoying my yellow EF coat today :)

Lindsey H.

5.0

2016-03-02T16:18:58+00:00

Just wanted to thank both store's staff - you guys are such a delight to shop with. John's Landing quickly pulled together pieces for me to try on, and Broadway was equally delightful! You guys rock! Enjoying my yellow EF coat today :) Lindsey H.

What’s Up?

Charitable Giving

Offer details and disclaimer: Online orders are limited to (1) discount per order. These special offers of Save 15% and Save $20 are valid for a limited time only. All special, online offers expire 12/31/16.